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Salem never knew words could destroy a life. Now he knows they can…

Salem, a slave in the Antebellum South, grew up enduring untold hardship, loss, and the harsh reality that his life is not his own. As a child, a prophecy is revealed to him. The price for this knowledge costs Salem more than he could have ever imagined. Now the time has come for him to fulfill his destiny. Will he stand up and accept the challenge or turn away? His choice will effect the lives of future generations…